Our Top 5 Colourful Autumn Plants

Pansies are well-loved for their colourful and cheerful appearance. They are great for autumn and winter as they fare well in cooler temperatures and light frosts. Pansies and Violas are great for giving little pops of colour to beds, borders, hanging baskets and patio pots.

Autumn staple, Chrysanthemums, are available in a range of shapes and colours. They are great for creating a colourful garden display full of body and character. Plant in borders and compliment with other autumn flowering plants like Salvias and Sedums.

Looking for some fabulous foliage? Heuchera are available in a variety of wonderful reds, oranges, yellows and greens – perfect for an autumnal feel! Plant these in pots on their own for a striking look or add to borders to give extra depth to your display.

Cyclamen are delicate but hardy flowers that thrive in the colder months. They provide elegant pops of colour in shades of pink, red, or white. Find out more about Cyclamen and how to care for indoor and outdoor varieties in our blog.

Looking to add something special to your autumnal garden? Acer trees and shrubs provide stunning focal points to many gardens, with the smaller varieties happy growing in pots and the trees flourishing in well drained alkaline or neutral soil. Available in a variety of red and green foliage, many varieties are frost-hardy so perfect for the autumn and winter months.

Don’t forget, our helpful staff are on hand in store to answer any questions and assist with any tips and tools you may need to bring your autumn-winter outside space to life.

Still in need of inspiration? Check out our collection of autumn colour plants. You can also explore our range of compost and plant pots, plus autumn tools, lawncare and accessories online.